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After two decades of work, work and more work, Ann Halloran decided it was time to leave her comfort zone. And it all began with a broken walking stick. The Guardian reports that one day last September, Ann Halloran made her way to her nearest bus stop in Hove, East...Short activity bouts ‘can help type 1 diabetes patients with blood sugar levels’
Researchers said taking breaks from sitting could help reduce risk of diabetes complications. Breaks from sitting with short bouts of activity can help people with type 1 diabetes better manage their blood sugar levels, early research suggests. This, in turn, can also...Frequent gardening may be linked to improved wellbeing
Gardening two to three times a week leads to better wellbeing and lower stress levels, new research suggests. A new study indicates that people who garden every day have wellbeing scores 6.6% higher and stress levels 4.2% lower than people who do not garden at all....A new start after 60: I dreamt of paragliding for 30 years. When I took to the skies at 80 I felt completely free
Year after year, on holiday in Switzerland with her late husband, Margaret Thompson watched the paragliders and imagined joining them. When she did, it was heavenly. After their three children grew up and left home, Margaret Thompson and her husband, Kenneth,...4 ways to meet new people in your 50s and beyond
As we age, it can become more difficult to meet new people and make friends. Silver Surfers reports that loneliness and social isolation can have negative effects on both our mental and physical health, and the need to socialise and build relationships continues...Ourplace News
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